Lauren Boebert granted temporary restraining order against ex-husband
The judge’s order, which could be made permanent at a hearing on Thursday, also included protections for the couple’s three younger sons.
DENVER — Rep. Lauren Boebert now has a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband after accusing him of threatening to harm her and entering the family’s home without permission, the latest in a series of flare-ups between her and Jayson Boebert.
Congresswoman Boebert, a far-right Republican and staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, switched districts in December to escape a tough re-election bid, and cited the family turmoil as another reason for her move from the Colorado town of Silt to Windsor in her new district.
The judge’s order Friday for a temporary restraining order, which could be made permanent at a hearing on Thursday, also included protections for the couple’s three younger sons.
In her request, she mentioned their Jan. 6 argument in a restaurant where he claimed she had hit him — a claim he later recanted and that police eventually said was unfounded. Jayson Boebert was uncooperative when police responded at the restaurant, which led to charges of disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer, according to court documents.
Jayson Boebert said he’s just learning of the restraining order. In a text message to The Associated Press, he said he went into the home to clean it up in preparation for the arrival of “her Granny.” He also said that he was in fact the victim at the restaurant. “I would never harm Lauren I just want to move on and be in peace.”
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